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The second release in the Hobo Nickel Silver Round Series is here, and like the debut round in the series, it features a unique design available on three different rounds in two different sizes. Right now, the 5 oz Silver Antique Train Hobo Nickel Round is available for purchase on Silver.com.

Round Highlights:

Limited mintage of just 1,000 rounds in total!

Second design feature in the Hobo Nickel Series!

Arrives in a plastic Air-Tite capsule and includes Certificate of Authenticity.

Consists of five troy ounces of .999 fine silver.

Features an antique finish on both sides.

Edge lettering displays round serial number.

Obverse includes the image of a steam engine on the tracks.

Reverse features a hobo walking with knapsack and walking stick.

James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo Nickel design for the US Mint was a popular target for hobo artists looking to leave their mark in this world. The larger surface area and existing intricate design made it easy for hobos to carve extra details that weren’t readily noticeable.

The circulation of five-cent pieces at the turn of the 20th century was high, making for a readily available coin. The copper and alloy nature of the five-cent piece was malleable, making it easy for hobos to carve their own unique designs onto existing coins.

Each 5 oz Silver Antique Train Hobo Nickel Round available from Silver.com has a warm, subtle antique finish that adds depth and character to the design features. In the case of these rounds, it also recreates the appearance of the 1913 coins.

On the obverse is the image of a steam locomotive as it travels along the rails. It is encircled by wooden railway ties and has similar engravings to the original Buffalo Nickels, with the word “Liberty” and a year of issue as “1913” engraved on this face.

The 5 oz Silver Antique Train Hobo Nickel Round’s reverse features a hobo walking along, with a walking stick in one hand and a wooden pipe in his mouth. If you view the hobo horizontally, you’ll notice a similarity to the buffalo’s hump from Fraser’s Buffalo Nickel design.

If you have any questions about these silver rounds or any others, please don’t hesitate to ask. Silver.com associates are available on the phone at 888-989-7223, online using our live web chat, or via our email address.